DAY 77 - SUTRI to CAMPAGNANO DI ROMA - 6 JULY 2026

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The Via Francigena took us through more Etruscan sunken roads and quiet roads lined with hazelnut groves. We made a slight detour to visit a small peaceful lake before having a coffee break in Monterosi.

After a short stint beside the highway,  we rejoined the quiet roads until we came to Monte Gelato. Despite its name,  Monte Gelato is not a mountain of gelato but a series of waterfalls. We had lunch in the nearby restaurant,  noting they had packaged ice creams but no artisanal gelato for sale.  There's an opportunity for someone there...

We continued on the quiet roads,  climbing steeply to arrive in Campagnano di Roma. We wandered through the historic centre before checking into our apartment.

After a rest,  we headed out to buy food to cook for dinner.  There were lots of people out and about,  enjoying the evening.

Leaving Sutri this morning
The Via Francigena on from Sutri 
Pleasant countryside walking
Early morning rays of light make for some interesting photographic effects 
Impromptu roadside vegetation clearance
The path down to the Lago di Monterosi
Lago di Monterosi 
Lago di Monterosi
Monterosi 
A short stretch of the Via Francigena by the highway
Continuing on quiet country roads
Coming up to Monte Gelato - sounds enticing
The waterfalls at Monte Gelato attract a lot of visitors 
Beautiful waterfalls, but alas, no gelato in sight
What might have been (disclaimer - AI was used in the creation of this photo)
Leaving Monte Gelato 
Lunch. Those tomatoes tasted as good as they looked. 
The Via Francigena on to Campagnano di Roma 
A bit of a climb to get into Campagnano di Roma 
Campagnano di Roma 
Campagnano di Roma 
Bits and pieces 
Birds
Day 77 - Map

Day:                               77
Distance:                      26.43 km
Walking time:               5 hrs 32 mins
Elevation gain:             353 metres
Cumulative distance:  1583.14 km

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